IQ&Co

10/10/2026

💜 This World Mental Health Day, we’re recognising the connection between financial wellbeing and our wider wellbeing.

Money is only one part of life, but worries around it can sometimes feel much bigger.

Having a little more clarity around your finances can help things feel more manageable. You don’t need to have every answer or solve everything at once, sometimes it’s simply about understanding where you are now and taking the next step.

And when it comes to your finances, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

💬 One conversation. One step at a time.

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IQ&Co and Mortgage IQ are trading names of IQ&Co Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 08/10/2026

09/10/2026

What an incredible team effort 💜👏🏻 THANK YOU!!

You helped us raise £9,000! 🚴👏🏻

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the IQ Charity Cycle in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer

From Dromore Cycling Club taking on the 150km route to our teams pedalling outside the branches, it was a proper team effort!

To everyone who donated, cheered us on or stopped for a chat along the way thank you!! Your generosity will help support children and young people with cancer and their families.

A brilliant result for a cause we’re proud to support 💜

07/10/2026

Today is World Financial Planning Day, and this year’s message is “Live your today. Plan your tomorrow.”

Financial planning isn’t only about a distant retirement date. It starts with understanding where you are now, what matters to you and what you’d like life to look like next.

Whether you’re buying a home, planning for your family or thinking ahead to retirement, a financial plan can help you make informed decisions for today while preparing for the future.

Whatever stage of life you’re at, it’s a good time to start the conversation.
Get in touch with our team to talk about your goals.

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IQ&Co and Mortgage IQ are trading names of IQ&Co Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

06/10/2026

New Charge on ISAs 📈

From April 2027, a 22% charge will apply to interest earned on cash held in non cash ISAs, while a new first time buyer ISA is set to replace the Lifetime ISA.

This article outlines the proposed changes and highlights the key points to be aware of as the new rules take shape:

https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/iqandco/article/detail/sjpp/isa-changes-22-percent-charge-on-cash-in-investment-isas-plus-simpler-first-time-buyer-isa.html

If you’re unsure what the proposed changes could mean for you, contact your local IQ & Co branch to speak with one of our advisers.

www.iqandco.com

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IQ&Co and Mortgage IQ are trading names of IQ&Co Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 02/10/2026

01/10/2026

Football, breakfast and a few stories from behind the scenes ⚽☕

A great morning bringing everyone together for our IQ Football Breakfast with former Northern Ireland captain Stephen Lomas, interviewed by Caragh Hamilton.

From memories on the pitch to life beyond football, it was a chance to hear Stephen’s stories, enjoy a good breakfast and catch up with familiar faces.

A big thank you to Stephen for joining us, Caragh for leading the conversation and everyone who came along. We loved having you with us!

29/09/2026

3 days to go!!

A few photos from our last charity cycle to get us ready for Friday! 🚴💜

On Friday 2nd October Team IQ will be joining forces with Dromore Cycling Club to take on a 150km ride in support of Young Lives vs Cancer.

We’ll be travelling from Dromore through Bangor, Holywood, East Belfast, Jordanstown, Glengormley, Ballyclare and Ballymena, finishing in Antrim. Along the way, we’ll stop at our IQ & Co and Mortgage IQ offices, where our teams will be outside cycling, cheering us on and collecting donations! 👏

If you spot us on the road, give us a wave, a cheer or a beep! And if you can donate, every pound really does count:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/iq-and-co-21?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Wish us luck! 🚴‍♀️

24/09/2026

A great morning of learning and connecting for Damien and Ela at the NI Chamber Business Breakfast for Finance Professionals, hosted at Mercedes-Benz Belfast.

The panel brought together Paul Hollway from FinTrU, Brian Mallon from Ulster GAA, Oliver Grymek from Decora Blind Systems, Barbara McKiernan from VANRATH and Nico Vorster from Nomadic Watches, with the discussion facilitated by John Campbell.

Plenty of valuable insights, experiences and conversations to take back to the wider team.

Thank you to NI Chamber, Bank of Ireland and everyone involved in organising another brilliant event.

22/09/2026

From pitch to pint 🏉

Last week, Janine, Lorraine, Ian and Brian attended the Ulster Rugby Business Club event at Affidea Stadium, where they also had the opportunity to see the Six Nations trophies and Triple Crown up close.

Paddy Carberry, Global Marketing Manager, Sports at Guinness, delivered a brilliant talk on brand value, strategic partnerships and storytelling, exploring how a global brand can connect with different cultures and communities while maintaining its strong identity.

A really enjoyable and insightful afternoon. Thank you to Ulster Rugby, A&L Goodbody, Paddy and host Rob Hartnett for a fantastic event.

22/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Mark! 🥳

Your leadership and expertise are a valuable contribution to IQ. Thank you for your continued guidance and commitment to the team. 👏

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a well-deserved, relaxing week off! From all of us at IQ!💜❤️

21/09/2026

Time well spent as a team 🤝

We recently came together for a team meeting focused on sharing best practice, ongoing CPD and planning for the months ahead.

Regular meetings like these help us stay connected, learn from one another and ensure we continue delivering the best possible service for our clients and customers 🌟